Hyundai SUV gets good response

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has launched an updated version of its compact SUV TUV300 priced at Rs.8.38 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) while Hyundai reports good response to its latest model.

The ‘Bold New TUV300’ features design enhancements and new features like piano black front grille with black chrome inserts, muscular side cladding and a newly designed X-shaped metallic grey spare wheel cover, M&M said in a statement on 4 May 2019.

Besides, it also has a new headlamp design with daytime running lamps (DRLs) and carbon black finish, it added.

The new vehicle also comes with reverse parking camera, 17.8 cm infotainment system with GPS, static bending headlamps and micro-hybrid technology, the company said.

“The TUV300 has already established itself in the compact SUV segment with 1 lakh satisfied customers. I am confident that the bolder and more muscular design, will appeal to buyers looking for a true SUV to make a stylish and powerful statement, while enabling them to enhance their lifestyles,” M&M Chief of Sales and Marketing, Automotive Division, Veejay Ram Nakra said.

Separately, Hyundai Motor India has received 2,000 bookings of its upcoming compact SUV Venue on the first day of initiating the process.

The company had opened the pre-launch bookings for the model on 2 May 2019.

“The Day-1 response is a record booking for an SUV, with an average of 84 Venue cars every hour,” Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) National Sales Head Vikas Jain said in a statement.

The company is receiving customer enquiries at all its touch points across the country, he added.

“Further, the notable traction in online booking is coming from semi-urban areas due to strong telecom infrastructure. This showcases emergence of new era of connected-mobility solutions and acceptance of technology in day-to-day life,” Jain said.

The company is scheduled to launch the model on 21 May 2019. fiinews.com